Posted by Nadezda on September 27, 2008, at 14:23:15
In reply to Re: Are medications a lot more expensive in the US?, posted by bulldog2 on September 27, 2008, at 14:10:26
Even if you have insurance, it can be expensive-- although nowhere near as expensive as if you don't-- of ccourse.
Mine is covered and comes to almost $200 a month. And I have a good policy-- other policies won't cover things I can get covered. So it's pretty bad.
They do charge more in the US than other places. It could have partly to do with whether medicare and other government-controlled insurance can bargain for better rates with companies-- among other things. I suspect other governments do a better job bargaining for rates, perhaps. And then, there's all the advertising and selling to doctors-- who then tell you you need something, rather than the older drug that's just like it. Overall, it is a puzzle, though.
Nadezda
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